Built For More
Welcome to the Built for More Podcast, hosted by Eric and Lindsay Parks. We dive into the heart of family, faith, and meaningful relationships. Through honest conversations, biblical perspective, and real-life stories, we explore what it looks like to build a lasting foundation for a life "built for more." Whether you’re married, parenting, or just navigating life with others, this podcast is here to encourage and equip you.
Episodes
30 episodes
29 | Thanksgiving Part 2: Finding Contentment
In the second part of our Thanksgiving series, we’re talking about what it really looks like to cultivate contentment. In a world that constantly tells us we need more, newer, or better, we share honest stories, encouragement, and a biblical pe...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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27:47
28 | Thanksgiving Part 1: Choosing Gratitude
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re kicking off a two-part series all about gratitude and contentment. This week, we’re diving into gratitude with a fun, real conversation- everything from the chaos and busyness of life to the everyday blessings ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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25:15
27 | Too Soon for the Tree?
In this fun and festive episode, we kick off the holiday season with laughter, stories, and a few friendly debates, like when it’s actually acceptable to put up the Christmas tree and whether or not Mariah is quite thawed out just yet....
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:46
26 | Listener Q&A, Part 2: Family Struggles, School Choices, & Standards That Last
In the second half of our listener Q&A, we tackle some of the tougher questions our listeners sent in, from navigating a strained mother-daughter relationship to shaping godly standards in today's culture. We also share our own parenting hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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26:55
25 | Listener Q&A, Part 1: Prayer, Parenting, & Building Healthy Families
In this special Q&A episode celebrating our 25th show, we answer listener-submitted questions that range from the lighthearted to the deeply personal. We talk about prayer through the lens of the Lord's Prayer and the story of Elijah, and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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32:50
24 | More Than a Job: Work With Purpose, Walk With People
This week, we talk about how faith shapes the way we work and the people we work alongside. From Lindsay's recent experience at a Christian retreat for women entrepreneurs to Eric's career in a faith-based medical practice, we explore what it m...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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25:51
23 | From Struggle to Surrender— Our Story of Infertility
From the outside, our family of seven might look like a story of effortless blessing, but the truth is, the road to having five kids was anything but easy. In this honest conversation, we open up about our journey through infertility, the emoti...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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30:04
22 | Making Space For What Matters
Between kids' sports, long work days, and weekends that blur together, it's easy to have full calendars but hearts that feel stretched thin. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to live with margin— the intentional spa...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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26:09
21 | Stepping Out in Faith, Part 2: Get Out of the Boat!
Last week, we shared the story behind selling our "forever home." For us, it was a step of obedience that continues to challenge and strengthen our faith as we learn to trust God more fully. We've been so encouraged by listener stories and mess...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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20:10
20 | Stepping Out In Faith: We're Selling Our Forever Home
In this episode, we share the story behind a surprising decision— selling our “forever home” we built just three years ago. What led us here were two convictions: a desire for financial freedom and a call to obey God’s leading, even when ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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46:21
19 | Living With a Grateful Heart
In this episode, we reflect on the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk, reminding us how fragile life is and why we must not take a single day for granted. We explore what it means to live with a grateful heart, through birthdays, aging, hardship, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:06
18 | Interruptions or Invitations? Rethinking Hospitality
In this episode, we unpack the true meaning of hospitality... not just hosting guests in our homes, but living with a posture that sees and values others. We explore the tension between convenient, planned opportunities for hospitality and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:44
17 | Senior Year— Holding On, Letting Go
Walking through senior year as a parent is a mix of joy, sadness, pride, and release. In this episode, we share what we learned when our oldest graduated high school a couple years ago and how we're approaching it again with our second son. Fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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26:20
16 | Modeling Healthy Habits: Talking With Teens About Alcohol
In a follow-up to last week's interview with our college-aged son, we're taking a parent's perspective on alcohol. From our family backgrounds to the way we now (try to!) model healthy habits, we share biblical wisdom and some practical tools f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:05
15 | From Our Side & His: Sending a Kid Off to College (Part 2) — From Our Son's Perspective
Parents, cover your ears, this one's for the kids! Well...not exactly, but we are handing the mic to our oldest son for part two of the "Sending a Kid Off to College" series. He shares what it was like stepping onto campus for the firs...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:19
14 | From Our Side & His: Sending a Kid Off to College (Part 1) — What Parents Really Feel
We’re kicking off a special two-part episode all about sending a kid off to college, stories from both sides! In Part 1, we share our perspective as parents on the emotions of letting go, the challenge of trusting God with your c...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:56
13 | Bringing Calm To The Chaos: A Back-to-School Pep Talk
The back-to-school chaos is real! With our kids returning to the classroom this week, we're doing our best to bring some calm to the crazy! From Sunday planning and peaceful mornings to light-hearted drop-offs and family dinners, we're sharing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:53
12 | Live Like It Matters: Reflections From A 20-Year Class Reunion
At Eric’s recent 20-year medical school reunion, we did not expect to leave feeling so sobered...and so inspired. In this episode, we share powerful stories of love through suffering, legacies shaped by quiet faithfulness, and how easily life c...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:49
11 | Walking With Weight: Rucking Beneath Life's Heavy Burdens
Life isn't always a casual stroll. Sometimes it feels like we are rucking uphill with a pack full of burdens we did not ask for. In this episode, we share how turning our evening walks into rucks led us to reflect on the many heavy loads we car...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:01
10 | Top 10 Truths About Big Families (That Every Family Understands!)
In this special 10th episode, we are celebrating with a fun and honest look at what life's really like in a big family and how most of it applies to every family. From a grocery budget that rivals a mortgage to laundry piles that...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:16
9 | What Will You Pass Down That Cannot Be Spent?
With the recent passing of Eric's grandmother, we reflect on what truly matters when it comes to legacy- the kind that doesn't show up in a will or get spent. In this episode, we talk about spiritual inheritance: what it means to pass down sinc...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:13
8 | Shark in the Water!
Thinking about our recent family beach vacation, we dive into a powerful beachside metaphor: the shark in the water. When danger is near, why do we linger instead of run? Drawing from real-life moments, Scripture, and honest reflection, we expl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:54
7 | Speak Life: How Words Build a Home
This week we're talking about the power of words in the home- how they create a strong base for trust, lasting relationships, and a culture centered on love. We share how we talk honestly with our kids about everything, from relationships to re...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:36
6 | How Are You...Really? The Friendships That Keep Us Grounded
In this episode, we talk about the kind of deep, authentic friendships that bring encouragement, accountability, and real growth. We share personal stories and unpack why these relationships are worth pursuing. Whether you're craving connection...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:58
5 | Why Do We Even Try? The Chaos & Beauty of Family Vacations
Vacations with kids are rarely picture-perfect—but they’re almost always unforgettable. In this episode, we share hilarious and heartfelt stories from our own family getaways, from lost children and jellyfish stings to broken bones and rainstor...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:14